Patient Access Coordinator in Plastic Surgery
4 weeks ago
Job summary
This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join the busy Plastic Surgery team based at St Thomas' Hospital .
This vacancy is for admissions on a 8am - 5pm shift rotation basis.
We are one of the largest plastic surgery departments in the UK providing clinics in both our hospitals and other local hospitals. We are a busysurgical department covering breast, skin, head and neck, lower limb and hand firms; dealing with cancer, trauma and elective Patient Access Coordinator will be the first point of contact for patients and service users providing an in depth knowledge of outpatient and inpatient scheduling procedures for their specialty. The successful candidate must therefore be able to provide a positive patient experience when the patients arrive for clinic, prioritise competing demands for the service and be able to learn quickly to understand the complexity of the role will require the individual to interact with a multi-disciplinary team in a busy office environment, dealing with complex and sensitive issues,and cross-covering within the wider Plastics service when you believe you have the skills and enthusiasm to join our team we would love to hear from you.
For further details / informal visits contact
L - Deputy Service Manager
Please Note: Vacancy may close early due to high numbers of applications
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
Act as the first point of call for all patient access queries to the Trust. Be responsible for the scheduling of Surgery dates according to clinical urgency and length of wait in accordance with departmental procedures and Trust Policies. Liaise with patients prior to their hospital visit to ensure that a mutually convenient date and time is agreed. Ensure that patients are appropriately reminded of their surgery date. This may include sending reminder letters or contacting patients by telephone, up to seven days before their visit to re-confirm attendance in line with departmental protocols. Ensure that departmental standards are met for patients receiving notification or acknowledgement of their visit. Provide a courteous and efficient point of contact for patients both face to face and over the telephone. Ensure that each patient is treated as an individual and their individual needs are met (ie: appropriate support is in place for their appointment, such as interpreting support).
About us
Department Information
The Plastic Surgery Department is a unit formed of 32 consultants, divided into varying sub-specialities, including Hands, Breast/Micro, Skin and Paediatrics. The department covers all sites within Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust as well as providing support to external trusts. The Hand Trauma Unit is the centre for Hand Trauma in South London.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties
Act as the first point of call for all patient access queries to the Trust. Be responsible for the scheduling of Surgery dates according to clinical urgency and length of wait in accordance with departmental procedures and Trust Policies. Liaise with patients prior to their hospital visit to ensure that a mutually convenient date and time is agreed. Ensure that patients are appropriately reminded of their surgery date. This may include sending reminder letters or contacting patients by telephone, up to seven days before their visit to re-confirm attendance in line with departmental protocols. Ensure that departmental standards are met for patients receiving notification or acknowledgement of their visit. Provide a courteous and efficient point of contact for patients both face to face and over the telephone. Ensure that each patient is treated as an individual and their individual needs are met (ie: appropriate support is in place for their appointment, such as interpreting support). Person Specification
Skills
Essential
Proficient IT skills experience of using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook Understanding of confidentiality and its application and maintenance in and out of the workplace.
Desirable
Knowledge of clinical systems Knowledge of the key waiting times targets including 18 weeks
Experience
Essential
Experience of working in a customer focused environment demonstrating the ability to deal difficult customers and challenging situations
Desirable
Experience of an administrative role within the NHS Knowledge of medical terminology
Education
Essential
Good general education with English and Maths to GCSE standard or equivalent Relevant NVQ 3 or equivalent qualification or experience
Desirable
Customer service qualification / training IT package qualification / training such as the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)-
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